Dave Bautista Set to Play Kratos in GOD OF WAR Series

Dave Bautista is set to star in the lead role of the Amazon Prime Video series "God of War" based on the video game franchise of the same name. It was first revealed earlier this month that Bautista was in talks for the role of Kratos after Ryan Hurst suffered a torn bicep while filming, which requires surgery and would have delayed production into 2027. The recasting is now finally official.

"God of War" received a two-season order, with both seasons set to shoot back-to-back. Filming originally started in Vancouver this February, and production is expected to resume in the coming weeks. All scenes featuring Hurst will have to be reshot. Callum Vinson remains attached to play Kratos' son Atreus. The cast also includes Max Parker as Heimdall, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, Mandy Patinkin as Odin, Alastair Duncan as Mimir, Danny Woodburn and Jeff Gulka as as brothers Brok and Sindri, and Ed Skrein as Baldur.

The series will follow the story of the two most recent "God of War" games. Here is the official synopsis: "Father and son Kratos and Atreus embark on a journey to spread the ashes of their wife and mother, Faye. Through their adventures, Kratos tries to teach his son to be a better god, while Atreus tries to teach his father how to be a better human".

Ronald D. Moore writes, executive produces and showruns under his Tall Ship Productions banner. Frederick E.O. Toye will direct the first two episodes. The series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions.

Executive producers also include Maril Davis, Cory Barlog, Naren Shankar, Matthew Graham, Asad Qizilbash, Jeff Ketcham, Hermen Hulst, Roy Lee and Brad Van Arragon. Joe Menosky, Marc Bernardin, Tania Lotia and Ben McGinnis co-executive produce.

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AVATAR AANG: THE LAST AIRBENDER (2026) - Trailer, Clip, Images and Poster

"Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender" is an animated fantasy action film directed by Lauren Montgomery, William Mata and Steve Ahn, and written by Tim Hedrick and Christopher Yost based on the animated TV series "Avatar: The Last Airbender".

The film features the voices Eric Nam, Dave Bautista, Jessica Matten, Román Zaragoza, Dionne Quan, Taika Waititi, Geraldine Viswanathan, Ronny Chieng, Ken Jeong, Dee Bradley Baker, Steven Yeun, Freida Pinto, and Ke Huy Quan. It premiered at the San Diego Comic-COn and in theaters in LA and NY. Its worldwide debut was on July 25, 2026 on Paramount+.

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New on Blu-ray: THE LAST SHOWGIRL (2024) Starring Pamela Anderson

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Product Description: Pamela Anderson shines as a glamorous Vegas showgirl whose 30-year career at Le Razzle Dazzle, the last remaining revue, is coming to an abrupt end. When the show's closure in two weeks is announced, she tries to reconnect with her estranged daughter while leaning on her brassy former-showgirl best friend (Jamie Lee Curtis). Directed by Gia Coppola and featuring an original ballad by Miley Cyrus, this inspiring portrait of a resilient woman also stars Dave Bautista and Billie Lourd.

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THE WRECKING CREW (2026) - Trailer, Images and Poster

"The Wrecking Crew" is a buddy action comedy directed by Angel Manuel Soto ("Blue Beetle") from a screeplay by Jonathan Tropper ("Banshee", "Warrior"). The film stars Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista, Claes Bang, Temuera Morrison, Jacob Batalon, Frankie Adams, Miyavi, Stephen Root and Morena Baccarin. It was released on January 28, 2026 on Amazon Prime Video.

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DVD & Blu-ray: AFTERBURN (2025) Starring Dave Bautista, Olga Kurylenko and Samuel L. Jackson

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Product Description: After a massive solar flare destroys the Earth's eastern hemisphere, an emboldened treasure hunter for hire adventures to Europe to uncover the coveted Mona Lisa, only to learn the world needs a hero more than it needs a painting.

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AFTERBURN (2025) - Trailer, Clips, Images and Posters

"Afterburn" is a post-apocalyptic action film directed by J.J. Perry ("Day Shift", "The Killer's Game") from a script by Matt Johnson and Nimród Antal ("Predators") based on the Red 5 Comics graphic novel of the same name by Scott Chitwood, Paul Ens and Wayne Nichols. The cast includes Dave Bautista, Olga Kurylenko, Kristofer Hivju, Samuel L. Jackson and Daniel Bernhardt. The film was released in select theaters on September 19, 2025, and on October 21st it was released on digital platforms.

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New Trailers: JAY KELLY, TRAP HOUSE, PILLION, PSYCHO KILLER, MUZZLE: CITY OF WOLVES and THE THING WITH FEATHERS

Today we have new trailers for:

• Netflix's dramedy "Jay Kelly" starring George Clooney, Adam Sandler and Laura Dern. The film is directed by Noah Baumbach from a script he co-wrote alongside Emily Mortimer. The latter is also part of the ensemble cast that includes Billy Crudup, Riley Keough, Isla Fisher, Jim Broadbent, Alba Rohrwacher, Patrick Wilson, Eve Hewson, Greta Gerwig and Stacy Keach.
• The action thriller "Trap House" starring Dave Bautista, Jack Champion, Sophia Lillis, Kate del Castillo and Bobby Cannavale. The film is directed by Michael Dowse ("Goon", "Stuber").
• The British erotic dramedy "Pillion" written and directed by Harry Lighton in his feature directorial debut based on the 2020 novel "Box Hill" by Adam Mars-Jones. The film stars Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgard. The film premiered in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the section's Best Screenplay prize and the Palm Dog, alongside nominations for the Caméra d'Or and the Queer Palm.
• The horror thriller "Psycho Killer" starring Georgina Campbell ("Barbarian"). The film is directed by Gavin Polone from a screenplay by Andrew Kevin Walker ("Seven", "8mm")
• The action sequel "Muzzle: City of Wolves" starring Aaron Eckhart.
• The drama "The Thing with Feathers" starring Benedict Cumberbatch. The film is written and directed by music video helmer Dylan Southern based on the bestselling novel by Max Porter.

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New Trailers: THE CAT IN THE HAT, DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, RELAY, SHE RIDES SHOTGUN, AFTERBURN and SENTIMENTAL VALUE

Today we have new trailers for:

• Warner Bros. Pictures Animation's new film "The Cat in the Hat" based on Dr. Seuss' classic illustrated children's book. Written and directed by animator Alessandro Carloni ("Kung Fu Panda 3") and Erica Rivinoja ("Borat 2", "South Park"), the film features the voices of Bill Hader, Xochitl Gomez, Tiago Martinez, Matt Berry, Quinta Brunson, and Paula Pell, with Giancarlo Esposito, America Ferrera, Bowen Yang and Tituss Burgess.
• "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale", the final chapter of Julian Fellowes' sweeping saga. The film is directed by TV helmer Michael Engler ("Downton Abbey", "30 Rock", "Six Feet Under") from a script penned by Fellowes.
• The thriller "Relay" starring Riz Ahmed ("Sound of Metal", "Rogue One") and Lily James ("Baby Driver", "Pam & Tommy"). The film is directed by acclaimed Scottish helmer David Mackenzie ("Hell or High Water", "Outlaw King"), and it also stars Sam Worthington, Willa Fitzgerald, Matthew Maher and Victor Garber.
• The action thriller "She Rides Shotgun" starring Taron Egerton. Directed by British helmer Nick Rowland ("Calm With Horses"), the film also stars Ana Sophia Heger, John Carroll Lynch, Odessa A'zion, Rob Yang and David Lyons.
• The post-apocalyptic action thriller "Afterburn" starring Dave Bautista, Olga Kurylenko and Samuel L. Jackson. The film is directed by stuntman-turned-director J.J. Perry ("Day Shift", "The Killer's Game")
• The acclaimed drama "Sentimental Value" directed by Joachim Trier ("The Worst Person in the World"). The cast includes Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Elle Fanning, Cory Michael Smith and Anders Danielsen Lie. The film won the Grand Prix at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

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IN THE LOST LANDS (2025) - DVD & Blu-ray Release of Fantasy Action Film Starring Milla Jovovich and Dave Bautista

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Product Description: Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and based on George R.R. Martin’s short story, a queen sends the powerful and feared sorceress Gray Alys (Mila Jovovich) to the ghostly wilderness of the Lost Lands in search of a magical power, where the sorceress and her guide, the drifter Boyce (Dave Bautista), must outwit and outfight man and demon.

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Now Streaming: THE ASSESSMENT, THERE'S STILL TOMORROW, MICKEY 17, NOVOCAINE, MAGAZINE DREAMS and IN THE LOST LANDS

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• The dystopian psychological drama "The Assessment" starring Elizabeth Olsen, Himesh Patel and Alicia Vikander. The film is directed by Fleur Fortuné in her feature length debut.
• The award-winning Italian period dramedy "There's Still Tomorrow" ("C'e Ancora Domani") co-written, directed by and starring Paola Cortellesi. The cast also includes Romana Maggiora Vergano, Emanuela Fanelli, Valerio Mastandrea, Francesco Centorame, Vinicio Marchioni and Giorgio Colangeli.
• The sci-fi dark comedy "Mickey 17" written and directed by "Snowpiercer" and "Parasite" filmmaker Bong Joon ho. The film is based on the 2022 novel "Mickey7" by Edward Ashton, and it stars Robert Pattinson, Naomi Ackie, Steven Yeun, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo.
• The action comedy "Novocaine" starring Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder, Ray Nicholson, Betty Gabriel, Matt Walsh, and Jacob Batalon. The film is directed by "Stake Land II", "Villains" and "Significant Other" filmmakers Dan Berk & Robert Olsen.
• The bodybuilding drama "Magazine Dreams" from writer/director Elijah Bynum ("Hot Summer Nights"). The film stars Jonathan Majors, Haley Bennett, Taylour Paige and Harrison Page
• The dark fantasy action film "In the Lost Lands" co-written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson ("Event Horizon", "Resident Evil") based on a short story by "Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin. The film stars Milla Jovovich and Dave Bautista.

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IN THE LOST LANDS (2025) - Trailer, Clips, Images and Posters

"In the Lost Lands" is a fantasy action film directed by Paul W.S. Anderson ("Event Horizon", "Mortal Kombat", "Resident Evil") from a script by Constantin Werner based on the short story of the same name by George R. R. Martin ("Game of Thrones"). The film stars Milla Jovovich, Dave Bautista, Arly Jover, Amara Okereke, Fraser James, Simon Loof and Deirdre Mullins. It opened in theaters on February 25, 2025 in Australia, and on March 7th in the US.

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New Trailers: A WORKING MAN, COMPANION, ARMAND, GEORGE A. ROMERO'S RESIDENT EVIL, IN THE LOST LANDS and THE QUIET ONES

Today we have new trailers for:

• David Ayer's new action thriller "A Working Man" starring Jason Statham. The film is not a sequel to Ayer's "The Beekeeper", but an adaptation of the 2014 action-revenge novel "Levon's Trade" by comic book writer Chuck Dixon. Ayer and Sylvester Stallone collaborated on the script.
• The sci-fi psychological thriller "Companion" written and directed by Drew Hancock and starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid.
• The though-provoking Norwegian thriller "Armand" written and directed by Halfdan Ullmann Tøndel, which won the Caméra d'Or for Best First Feature Film at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. The film stars Renate Reinsve ("The Worst Person in the World", "Presumed Innocent"), Ellen Dorrit Petersen and Endre Hellestveit.
• Brandon Salisbury's documentary "George A. Romero's Resident Evil" which tells the story of the unrealized "Resident Evil" big screen adaptation which would have been written and directed by filmmaker George A. Romero. Unfortunately, Romero's script was rejected by the game's publisher Capcom.
• The post-apocalyptic action fantasy film "In the Lost Lands" co-written and directed by Paul W.S. Anderson ("Mortal Kombat", "Event Horizon", "Resident Evil") based on a short story by George R.R. Martin ("Game of Thrones"). The film stars Milla Jovovich, Dave Bautista and Arly Jover.
• The Danish crime thriller "The Quiet Ones" inspired by true events. The film is directed by Frederik Louis Hviid and it stars Gustav Dyekjær Giese, Reda Kateb, Amanda Collin, Christopher Wagelin and Jens Hulten.

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THE LAST SHOWGIRL (2024) - Trailer, Clip, Images and Poster

"The Last Showgirl" is a drama directed by Gia Coppola ("Palo Alto") from a script by Kate Gersten ("Mozard in the Jungle", "The Good Place"). It stars Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, Kiernan Shipka, Billie Lourd and Jason Schwartzman. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and opened in select theaters on December 13, 2024.

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DVD, Blu-ray & 4K: THE KILLER'S GAME (2024) Starring Dave Bautista

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Product Description: A veteran assassin is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness and authorizes a kill on himself. After ordering the kill, an army of former colleagues pounce and a new piece of information comes to light. Insanity ensues.

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Channing Tatum, Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux & Riley Keough Join Zellner Brothers comedy ALPHA GANG

Dave Bautista, Steven Yeun, Zoë Kravitz, Léa Seydoux, Riley Keough and Channing Tatum have been added to the Zellner brothers' ("Sasquatch Sunset") alien invasion comedy "Alpha Gang". The film also stars and is produced by Cate Blanchett. The film will be lensed by cinematographer Mike Gioulakis ("Split", "It Follows").

The film centers on a group of alien invaders sent to conquer Earth. Disguised in human form as a 1950s leather-clad biker gang, dubbed the Alpha Gang. They are ruthless in their mission, until they succumb to the most toxic and contagious human condition of all: emotions. Blanchett plays the Alpha Gang's indomitable leader, with the new cast members set to play the gang members. The film is scheduled to shoot in Spring 2025.

CAA Media Finance is handling North American distribution rights. The Zellner brothers are producing "Alpha Gang" for ZBi, with Blanchett and Coco Francini for Dirty Films, as well as Gina Gammell for Felix Culpa, Ryan Zacarias for Fat City, Mary Aloe for Aloe Entertainment and Andrea Bucko for Sugar Rush Pictures.

The film is presented by Rabbits Black whose Executive Producers are Sean Krajewski, Ronnie Exley, Lawrence Minicone and Jeremy Ross, along with Tyler Peters and Sophie Curtis of Electric Void, and Tom Ogden, in association with Aloe's partners at Partners in Kind, Gillian Hormel and Shelly Tygielski.

Kravitz is currently filming Darren Aronofsky's "Caught Stealing". Yeun can next be seen in Bong Joon-ho's sci-fi black comedy "Mickey 17".

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THE KILLER'S GAME (2024) - Trailers, Featurettes, Images and Posters

"The Killer's Game" is an action comedy directed by J.J. Perry from a script by Randy Ravich and James Coyne based on the 1997 novel of the same name by Jay Bonansinga. The cast features Dave Bautista, Sofia Boutella, Terry Crews, Scott Adkins, Marko Zaror, Pom Klementieff and Ben Kingsley. The film opened in theaters on September 13, 2024.

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MY SPY: THE ETERNAL CITY (2024) - Trailer, Clips, Images and Posters

"My Spy: The Eternal City" is a comedy directed by Pete Segal from a script by Segal, Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber. The cast includes Dave Bautista, Chloe Coleman, Kristen Schaal, Ken Jeong, Anna Faris, Flula Borg, Taeho K and Craig Robinson. The film was released on July 18, 2024 on Amazon Prime Video.

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New on DVD, Blu-ray & 4K: THE BOY AND THE HERON (2023)

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Product Description: From the legendary Studio Ghibli and Academy Award®-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (Spirited Away) comes a critically-acclaimed fantasy adventure. After losing his mother during the war, young Mahito moves to his family's estate in the countryside. There, a series of mysterious events lead him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a mischievous gray heron. When Mahito's new stepmother disappears, he follows the gray heron into the tower, and enters a fantastic world shared by the living and the dead. As he embarks on an epic journey with the heron as his guide, Mahito must uncover the secrets of this world, and the truth about himself. Featuring the voices of Christian Bale, Dave Bautista, Gemma Chan, Willem Dafoe, Karen Fukuhara, Mark Hamill, Robert Pattinson and Florence Pugh.

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New Trailers: MAXXXINE, BOOKWORM, WIDOW CLICQUOT, THE DEVIL'S BATH, ODDITY and THE KILLER'S GAME

Today we have new trailers for:

• Horror master Ti West's "MaXXXine", the final chapter in the filmmaker's "X" trilogy, which includes "X" and "Pearl". Mia Goth reprises the role of Maxine Minx, and she is joined by Elizabeth Debicki, Michelle Monaghan, Bobby Cannavale, Lily Collins, Halsey, Giancarlo Esposito and Kevin Bacon.
• The adventure comedy "Bookworm" starring Elijah Wood and Nell Fisher ("Evil Dead Rise"). Wood reunites with director Ant Timpson after working together on the 2019 dark satirical crime film "Come to Daddy".
• The historical drama "Widow Clicquot" based on true story of the Veuve Clicquot champagne family. The film is directed by Thomas Napper ("Jawbone", "The Wheel of Time"), and it stars Haley Bennett, Tom Sturridge, Sam Riley, Anson Boom and Leo Suter.
• The horror film "The Devil's Bath" from Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala ("Goodnight Mommy", "The Lodge").
• The Irish horror thriller "Oddity", the winner of the Audience Award in the Midnighter section at this year's South by Southwest Film Festival. Written and directed by Damian McCarthy ("Caveat"), the film stars Carolyn Bracken, Gwilym Lee, Tadhg Murphy, Tadhg Murphy, Caroline Menton and Steve Wall.
• The darkly comic action thriller "The Killer's Game" starring Dave Bautista, Sofia Boutella, Terry Crews, Scott Adkins, Pom Klementieff and Ben Kingsley. The film is directe by stuntman-turned-director J.J. Perry ("Day Shift").

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Jeff Bridges, Dave Bautista, Bryan Cranston and More Starring in Live-Action Monster Movie GRENDEL

The Jim Henson Company has rounded out an all-star cast for their upcoming live-action film "Grendel". Robert D. Krzykowski ("The Man Who Killed Hitler") will write and direct the film which is based on John Gardner's novel that focuses on the story of the legendary monster at the heart of the Beowulf epic poem who steps forward to tell his side of the tale.

Jeff Bridges will star as Grendel, Dave Bautista has been cast as Beowulf, while Bryan Cranston will play King Hrothgar. Also joining the cast are Thomasin McKenzie as Queen Wealhtheow, Aidan Turner as Unferth and T Bone Burnett as the Shaper. Burnett will also provide original songs for the film.

Production is set to begin later this year in Europe. Jim Henson's Creature Shop will handle practical creature work and design.

Producers include Brian Henson and Vince Raisa for the Jim Henson Company, Krzykowski and Jay Glazer, who acquired the rights to the novel in 2020, Dennis Berardi and Jon D. Wagner. Executive producers are Bridges, John Sayles, Tamara Birkemoe and Joe Jenckes of Ashland Media Finance.

In a statement, Krzykowski said the following: "Grendel represents everything I love about the movies. John Gardner's mad masterpiece cleverly tackles what it is to be human through the wild-eyed lens of a monster. It's an honor to work with such a remarkable group of storytellers, all of whom seek to bring something wonderful and unexpected to audiences now".

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